Rajya Sabha polls: BJP nominates party chief Nadda from Gujarat, Ashok Chavan from Maharashtra

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BJP on Wednesday released another list of seven names for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, nominating party president JP Nadda from Gujarat and Ashok Chavan, who recently joined the saffron party after quitting Congress, from Maharashtra.In its latest list, BJP has declared four names from Gujarat and three from Maharashtra. Besides...

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Ashok Chavan, ex-Maharashtra CM quits Congress; party takes ‘betrayers’ jibe | Oneindia News
Former Chief Minister and ex-MP Ashok Chavan has dealt a significant blow to the Congress Party ahead of the general elections. Reports suggest that Chavan has resigned from the party's primary membership amid ongoing talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sources indicate that he might secure a ticket to the Rajya Sabha if he joins the BJP. #AshokChavan #Congress #AshokChavanResigns #AshokChavanResignation #CongressBJPSwitch #MaharashtraPolitics #Elections2024 #MilindDeoraExit #NanaPatole #MahaVikasAghadi #JairamRamesh #ChavanPoliticalJourney #ShivSena #NandedRegion #DevendraFadnavis #RajyaSabhaTicket #ChavanVsPatole #AdarshHousingSocietyScam ~PR.151~ED.103~GR.123~HT.96~

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J. P. Nadda

Indian lawyer and politician (born 1960)
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Gujarat

State in western India
Air India Express's inaugural Surat-Bangkok flight saw high demand for onboard liquor, especially from passengers from the dry state of Gujarat. The airline had..
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A parcel exploded at the Gujarat high court lawyer's clerk's residence in Sabarmati, injuring three. Police suspect a personal dispute, arresting the delivery..
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Gujarat police arrested three loan sharks. The accused abducted a seven-year-old girl. They sold the girl in Rajasthan. The girl's father owed them money. He..
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Prime Minister Modi invites everyone to experience the Rann Utsav in Gujarat's Kutch, showcasing its unique culture, arts, crafts, and historical sites like..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
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Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal criticised the central government for excluding Delhi's tableau from the Republic Day parade, alleging political..
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Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality..
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BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the 'leader of propaganda' and 'panga', citing Congress's recent electoral defeats and..
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Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, claiming that the ruling party has focused on Sambhal..
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Maharashtra

State in Western India
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged some ministerial dissatisfaction after portfolio allocations. Pawar, retaining the finance ministry, assured..
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Maharashtra's new government allocated portfolios a month after election results. Chief Minister Fadnavis kept Home while Deputy CM Shinde secured Urban..
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Indian National Congress

Indian political party
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BJP candidate Navya Haridas challenged Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Wayanad by-election win. Congress called the challenge a publicity stunt. They expect the..
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Congress leader Digvijaya Singh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kuwait speech, accusing him of promoting hatred between Hindus and minorities in India..
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Rajya Sabha

Upper house of the Parliament of India
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